SPOILER ALERT. This was a roller coaster through a sociopathic nightmare. I couldn’t put it down and had started writing notes to help me tie up my readings. In this installment, Families new and initiated were entwined in a Jules Verne forever after which included a satisfying but melancholic ending. There was sufficient closure; unfortunately I personally needed a little bit more. The main antagonist was sufficiently eliminated by his own chaos intervention. Others who had been instrumental from the beginning in the brutal suicides and torture, well......... I don’t want this full of spoilers but the author tied it up in a neat little bow that would have left me and the good guys looking over my shoulders. Maybe there was enough killings and decided that it wouldn’t benefit the storyline. The whole idea of a great story is to make us think and grow. The Night Window exceeded this goal and made me weep. Kudos to Dean Koontz who knows how to make us seem better than we are.

Just the way it is:

I am not big on female leads because they are always "overpowered"

I am not much on serial/series because the writing always tails off

Yet here I am reviewing #5 and I liked them all. Yes Jane is "wonder-womanish" at times and DK still tries 'pretty prose' in spots that slows the pace to a crawl but the Techno-Arcadians are easy to hate and the action for the most part is good and the climax makes up for any negatives. I think you will enjoy this one, now if we can only get DK to write a standalone. . . . .

This was such an amazing series and I am so sad that it has finished. I think it would make a terrific movie! This was a rare book which pulled me in from the very first page and kept me pulled in all through the book. It all started when Jane Hawk’s husband killed himself, for no obvious reason. He and Jane adored each other and their small son. Jane was an FBI agent, determined to find the reason for her husband’s death and eventually went “rogue”. She discovered people were injected with a serum that sent nano-machines to their brain and they were then controlled by their ‘master’. Jane was always on the run, but making headway in discovering those responsible who often were individuals in the government, both federal and civic. Jane’s son was in hiding with responsible and trustworthy people. Along the way Jane meets people who help her, because they can see the truth in her and do not believe the media who talk of her as a beautiful monster who killed her husband and probably her son. Jane inspires loyalty and deep friendship in those who believe in her and this brought tears to my eyes. Those close to her were willing to give their lives to help Jane.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this final book of the series. I’ve loved the whole series, but especially this final installment. I do not want to spoil anything, so if you’ve read the rest of the series than you should definitely read this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC, it was an honor and a privilege.

This is the fifth and last book in the series. If you are looking to get this book, you must already know that it is a series, one which I feel must be read in order. There is SOOOO much I want to say about this book, but I do not want to spoil it for anyone who is an avid reader of the Dean Koontz Jane Hawk series. One thing I can say is that when you finish this book, the story is over. Jane has taken up with another very lovable and strange character who I think, from the way the book ended, almost had to be pulling at her heart strings. I don’t recall chuckling at any time in this book. Too much serious stuff to be giggling about anything! The writing is so spectacular; it takes no effort at all to put myself right into the action. I was so worried as I read. Would I be devastated or would I be happy when it’s over or would I just be relieved? As I’ve come to find, no one individual is ever immune to death in the Jane Hawk series.

Back in 2017 we were introduced to Jane Hawk in The Silent Corner. And now with the highly awaited fifth and final installment, #TheNightWindow, we find out how it all ends. Wow! What a ride. Glad to finally know how everything gets wrapped up yet somewhat sad to see this action-packed, couldn’t put it down journey come to its exciting conclusion.

Jane, a former FBI Agent, is trying to save the world from the Arcadians’ mind controlling nano technology. Invasion of the Body Snatchers was always a favorite movie so this story line had me hooked from the start. The entertaining cast of characters, both heroes and bad guys, made for an enjoyable adventure.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I was anxious about how Dean Koontz was going to conclude this series. The final book is non-stop action, flipping from Jane to her son to some new characters. I liked how Koontz wrapped up the story, leaving us with hope for the future.

Jane Hawk and her small contingent of faithful friends are trying to stop the Arcadians from taking over humanity. Jane is a former FBI agent gone rogue. She knows her time is running out. She needs to stop what is happening. The Arcadians could be anyone. In high places or low. Their goal is to enslave humanity and have them do their bidding. All they have to do is insert a nanoweb by shot into their brain. That person is then in the hands of the Arcadians, ready to do their bidding, no matter what.
Dean Koontz had written another spectacular story. He is an exceptional author no easily outdone by any other. His stories have depth, feeling, and strength of characters and storyline.
Excellent!!

Review Amazing finale! This is the 5th installment of the "Jane Hawk" series. This is another relentless, non-stop thriller featuring the rogue FBI agent, Jane Hawk. Jane's badass temperament, determination and investigative prowess continues to shine through each novel. This fifth and last journey in this marvelous series contains sufficient backstory for even a new reader to enjoy as a standalone. ... however the reader cannot help but to delve into the earlier books to experience the full and detailed journey as Jane attempts to expose the secret cabal operating independently amongst our government and private business sector.
Jane has "gone off the grid" to investigate the inexplicable suicide of her beloved husband and war hero. Her coast to coast investigation has uncovered intel pointing to a cabal of highly placed people responsible for these events. Their ultimate goal is to remake our nation into a "desirable" utopia. They rely on a computer model to target "undesirable" individuals in the arts, sciences, journalism, academia, politics and military for placement on their "Hamlet List' ... to be either "adjusted" and controlled or be eliminated by suicide. Those on the list are injected with a nanomachine which ultimately crosses the blood-brain barrier and sets up a weblike interface on the brain that allows their control like a mindless marionette. And, much like the chilling book "The Manchurian candidate" ... control is activated by a spoken statement ..." Play Manchurian with me"
The intricate narrative switches from Janes's relentless struggle to defeat and expose the frightening cabal of Techno Arcadians to an independent director's struggle to survive a "manhunt" in which he is the prey ... and pursued relentlessly in a blizzard by the obviously insane and demonic multi-billionaire who is the mastermind of the Arcadians and their chilling vision of the future.
This wonderfully plotted and character driven novel is impossible to put down ... I found myself reading faster and faster as the tension ratchets up to near bursting levels. Thanks to Netgalley and Bantam Books / Penguin Random House for driving an Uncorrected Proof of this gem in exchange for an honest review

Dean Koontz does it again. The Night Window is the final installment in the Jane Hawk saga. As always Koontz does a great job of including enough detail so we can actually picture what his going on while also leaving enough to the imagination that we don't feel like we are being told exactly what to see. Unfortunately, the tale told in this series could actually become a reality as the overly rich and powerful continue to control the lives of the reminder of the country. I love the nod to Invasion of the Body Snatchers with a modern twist. Some may have difficulty with the back and forth between the intertwined yet separate plot lines. I loved how everything seemed so separate yet you knee they would eventually come together. I really felt empathy for so many of the characters and was rooting for them. I also loved how the past came back to help save the day in some unexpected ways. The ending was actually fresh and surprising. I grew up racing Dean Koontz and still love his writing to this day. Can't wait to read his next book.
I received a free ARC copy through NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

Dean Koontz is on a roll with this series. I highly recommend this book! It’s fast paced, and exciting. The characters draw you in, an keep you entertained until the very end. This book is a true page-turner!!

Dean Koontz has given us a stunning, riveting conclusion to his Jane Hawk series of novels. As Jane continues in her quest to bring down the Arcadians, her beloved son Trevor and his current guardians are also in danger. Can she save them, along with all those who have helped her along the way? Koontz does not disappoint and brings all the threads of his novels to a satisfying end, in the way that only he can. An excellent, though unsettling series from the brilliant author. Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Bantam, the author and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel.

I couldn't wait to read the finale of this exciting story! I think the Jane Hawk series is hands down the best of Koontz. I've loved all 4 other books and definitely loved this one as well.. but I thought the ending was too easy and anti climactic. Other than that though I highly recommend this series!!

Wow! An amazing, twisted read. Loved this last Jane Hawk novel. The web of deceit spins out across the country, including congress, alphabet agency’s and down. The conclusion is not an easy one and leaves us with a few of the “bad” guys still in circulation. This is a fast paced story, keeping the reader on edge until the very end. An excellent read, do not miss this one.

This book concludes the story of Jane Hawk and her quest to prove that her husband did not commit suicide, but was murdered as part of a secret government plot to control the future. This was the best book since the first in the series. Also, it is not a good stand alone book as reading the first four makes this one easier to follow. This  book is an enjoyable, engaging and a fast read.

I recommend this book to fans of Dean Koontz and those who have read the other books in the series.

I received a free Kindle copy of The Night Window by Dean Koontz courtesy of Net Galley  and Random House, the publisher. It was with the understanding that I would post a review on Net Galley, Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and my fiction book review blog. I also posted it to my Facebook and Twitter pages.

I requested this book  (fifth and final in the series) as I have read  the other books in the series by the author.

The 5th and final book in the Jane Hawk series arrives this year. Although I enjoy the main character of Jane Hawk and her exploits, I think it is time to end the series. Once again Jane is fighting the bad guys, often without a real plan. She pulls others into her fight, sometimes accidentally and sometimes on purpose. The story jumps around through different scenarios involving Jane, her son and his friends, her pursuers, and an odd film director. Jane’s plan has always been to gather as much evidence as she can to prove her case. The problem has been how to share that information, since the bad guys control everything. The solution is ingenious and brilliant and totally unexpected. Jane’s story is ending, but I would love to see new stories that focus on the endearing Cornell Jasperson and his new older friend Bernie Riggowitz. Mr. Koontz, what do you think of my suggestion?

The Night Window is the fifth exciting book in the Jane Hawk series written by author Dean Koontz. This is an excellent series. I highly recommend it. Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for the advance copy.

The Night WIndow by Dean Koontz is another in his Jank Hawk series. There is so much violence and cruelty in the book that at first it was difficult to read. However since I have read all his previous Jane Hawk books I was determined to read this one! Several interesting new characters are introduced in the book. The most important is Vikram Rangnekar who works closely with her to change the world and make it a safe place. The books ending is by far the most interesting and exciting part of the story. That alone made me glad that I continued to read the book. This is . a must read for everyone who has read any Jane Hawk novel

DNF. It took me ten days to read only 200 pages, or so. There’s a good story hidden somewhere in here, but it’s buried under Dean Koontz’s bloated, purple prose. This “action” series has had the forward motion of a truck stuck in mud since book two.

The incomparable Dean Koontz has given us a metaphor for our times, and the final
installment in this series will not disappoint .

Rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk will stop at nothing to stop the cabal of elites in the government and media from murdering good people like her husband to aid in their plan to enslave the minds of all Americans and take over the country.

Dean Koontz’s elegant prose will delight readers, and this action-packed but thought-provoking novel will keep those readers up all night,